tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23249741265263377042024-03-05T17:06:36.784-08:00Heidi Alexa - Make Up & LifeI am a trained Make Up Artist for Music, Film, Photography, Fashion and Glamour.Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-24812632825662480982012-01-12T06:28:00.000-08:002012-01-12T06:28:15.818-08:00Animal InstinctI am getting good at practising now!<br />
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So today's inspiration came from my phone's case, its exactly like this (but a bit older and worn now)!<br />
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I decided to take a few more shots to put on here to as it helps show how i got to achieve the look:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took the pics in bad lighting I know but I always do my nails before bed at around 10pm, so lighting is a challenge! I am also often on my phone when I paint my nails so sometimes they aren't perfect - but I'm working on it!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEvn275DcPcfQ1yb0LyeuZeHJ2qqf9EDxqAXH7SkugxBuFsLKVMY7sju-TSY9u3IzhkZcv2X_eVUuz6m6bH2CqdpTRTDWQir1KpDlA5XXY8SByHpOh_R-oHO4xcsrtn01nidXkHBLq58/s1600/nails4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Heidi xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-89030597997352787822012-01-10T06:49:00.000-08:002012-01-10T06:49:36.837-08:00Got Tiger Blood?Here are a couple of my nail designs, I practice on false nails and either stick them on or paint the deigns onto the nails. My nails don't grow very well so I usually stick a set on!<br />
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Heidi xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-88484717831566825712011-12-07T07:37:00.000-08:002011-12-07T07:37:38.291-08:00Bring on the New YearSo 2011 has almost come to an end now and I'm wondering where the time went. I don't feel like I have been able to achieve enough because money became such an issue. I am now preparing for a much better 2012. I am already applying for jobs in London and now spend most of my weekends there. Ideally I'd work as a Make-Up Artist but I also wouldn't mind being in a creative office. I'd love to work in a Fashion or TV Production office. I know I'd be really good at that too!<br />
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Anyway!<br />
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Here are some examples of nail art that I have achieved lately!!<br />
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Heidi xxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-46489960754546067962011-08-15T04:57:00.000-07:002011-08-15T04:57:07.734-07:00Nailease ReviewI have discovered a new love for nail art and the weirder, the better!<br />
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I bought myself a nail art pen too which I have had a ball with, I can do leopard print like a pro now, I find it more presentable to use false nails to paint on and then attach them to my real nails. My nails are too short unfortunately!<br />
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On the other hand, there is an easier option yet- and probably favourable now I work in an office and can't type with falsies on!<br />
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NAILEASE! They are stickers really, and you pop the right size one on, and file off the excess! It lasts about a week and is ideal if you're like me and you paint your nails then leave then until they are embarrassingly chipped!<br />
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Nail varnish remover takes them off and there are a good variety of sizes. I went for leopard print and a colleague who saw mine went and bought the polka dot ones the next morning!<br />
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I will try out the ones with a lipstick print on next I think!<br />
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H xxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-44589572097229965182011-08-09T06:25:00.000-07:002011-08-15T04:57:56.945-07:00Outlook Festival - My Experience - 3. What to take & Overall<u><strong>WHAT TO TAKE?</strong></u><br />
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<strong>Money</strong> - You will need around £200, but it really depends on who you are, if you know you eat and drink a lot then take more, there is a restaurant that is a bit more pricey and you can just live off the bakery and snacks. I was skint last year and took £100 but ran out, I will take £200 this year so I can eat!<br />
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<strong>Passport</strong> - Obviously you need this but I think they keep them at the campsite reception so you don't have to have them in your tents.<br />
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<strong>Swimwear </strong>- It was hot last year and everyone has to have a dip in the sea, there's inflatables too!!!<br />
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<strong>Sleeping Bag </strong>- Obvious right? I didn't take one last year... I was that skint! Some guy I chatted to on beach lent me a blanket from the hostel on the last night though - yay!<br />
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<strong>Shampoo -</strong> Yes there are showers :)<br />
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<strong>Minimal Clothes - </strong>It's hot and dusty generally so take stuff thats ok to get messed up a bit. It might rain, but should be that nice hot weather rain!<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>TIP # 1</strong></span><br />
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The fort gets so dusty that almost everyone came back with husky voices, the 'Outlook Lung' type thing. Blokes began to wear scarves over their faces, so guys bring your balaklavas! And girls too, unless your like me and just accept huskiness (it sounds sexy right?).<br />
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Wear shoes that you don't care about getting dirty, DO NOT WEAR FLIP FLOPS they told us that persistantly last year, and I'm glad. I took boots and they were amazing to have but did age very quickly! I will be wearing boots again, I wanted some nice Dunks but no no, they will be destroyed!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;"><strong>LADIES - WHAT TO WEAR??</strong></span><br />
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Luckily, there are nice bathrooms with mirrors, sinks and showers but theres only minimal mirrors so you might not nab one, but you can try. A lot of girls were really going for it with hair and make up so if you are a dress up and full make up girl then don't imagine you will have to slum it for a few days! Your hair might go a bit cavegirl but it looks quite cool anyway.<br />
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I was suprised at what people were wearing as I thought it was going to be less dressed up but some girls had nice dresses on and there was a lot of hippy girls. So you can be yourself - which I love!<br />
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I took <strong>hot pants</strong> which are good for day and night<br />
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<strong>Bikinis -</strong> Took a couple to mix it up<br />
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I wore <strong>Boots </strong>at the fort and nothing much on feet in day<br />
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<strong>Vest Tops</strong> to whack over bikini and with shorts at night<br />
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<strong>Bandanas</strong> went down a treat to stop coughing at the fort and to put hair up in the day -making it look nice<br />
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Take whatever really cos no one judges, this festival is so friendly and you meet all sorts of people!<br />
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<strong>OVERALL</strong><br />
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Outlook Festival 2010 was the best week ever - The music, The people, The Venue and the combination of these just rolled into one big ball of AWESOMENESS!<br />
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3 weeks till Outlook Festival 2011...<br />
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H xxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-3589348853587367942011-08-09T05:54:00.000-07:002011-08-15T04:58:17.709-07:00Outlook Festival - My Experience - 2. Music & VenueSo the reason we all went and are all going again is all down to the music!! Now, I am no music snob - I really hate it when people argue about music and don't listen to certain music cos it's not cool. You should discuss it when you are passionate and that is what I like to do.<br />
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<strong><u>BOAT PARTIES</u></strong><br />
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I didn't get to go on a boat party last year because I was lacking funds and was a bit too relaxed that I missed out (got a ticket this year - what a battle that was too!!!) so I can't say much on this but I have heard they are awesome! I have also heard that you pay with kuna (not tokens) on them and they can get a little bit slidey. Do correct me if I am wrong, but hey I will soon find out.<br />
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<strong><u>MUSIC</u></strong><br />
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I went without knowing a lot of the artists as some were not very well known at this point, but that was the beauty of it! I got to see my favourites including Plastician, Alix Perez, Roots Manuva, P Money, D Double etc etc and was introduced to heaps more talent. When you arrive you can buy a little menu (as I like to call it) of <strong>set times</strong> and it has more festival related information inside too. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">TIP</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><em>If you plan on going to see one of the big acts, get there early as they do stop letting people into arenas once they are too busy and you can't really jump over the walls unless your spiderman.</em></span><br />
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The daytime is a mix up of reggae, dancehall, chilled dnb and more to get the beach vibes surfing. There is a sandpit area where daytime ravers can skank out and has drink and food stalls around. <strong>It's heaven basically</strong>. The pebbled beach is right on your doorstep if you camp, you might need to adjust some rocks though, especially the blokes, as it is a liiiiiitle uncomfortable at times.<br />
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<strong><u>VENUE</u></strong><br />
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The fort is a short walk from the campsite and when you first approach it there is security men to stop you from bringing bottles in, you gotta buy your booze at the bars. Once you've concealed your booze and pretended to be fat you will see the fort in all it's glory. <strong>Worship it, as this is your church for the next few days. </strong><br />
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The main area is on your right and hosts the big boys, it has a bar and a secret little upstairs bit (didnt understand that). There is also the outside arena on your left, which has hay bails around to sit on and another bar, its nice when your boiling hot to come here and cool off.<br />
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Theres some cheeky little stalls selling stuff- it is literally stuff I didn't take much notice of it in my excitement, think they might have sold cigarettes on the sly. These are as you walk through to reach the other rooms like Mungos Arena (which was my favourite - it was not as big as the main arena so you can squash to the front and it busy enough to be a decent act!). <br />
There was also Noahs Ballroom, which was tiny and had such a unique feel to it, loved it for the novelty value! Now, the Dungeon was so hidden that we didn't know about it on our first night, were all a bit scatty you see.<br />
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There are portaloos around and last year there was never tragic queues, nothing like other festivals and they were in a good enough state. The bar queues were ok too, you're gonna have to queue at all these things but it was not ridiculous here.<br />
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So, last year (which was 2010) I went to Outlook Festival - see <a href="http://www.outlookfestival.co.uk/">http://www.outlookfestival.co.uk/</a> for more info. It was pretty much, almost definately, actually it was, the most fun... EVER! <br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: #b45f06;">TRANSPORT - COACH!!</span></u></strong><br />
The coach trip was painful... (Don't get me wrong I am not about to moan for this whole entry, just read on.) I can't sleep on public transport so that was a harsh 30 something hour drive. A couple of dorks took drugs on the coach too so we were stopped for a few hours at the Italian border - luckily they had such small amounts of weed they just had it taken away and were warned. No one was happy about that, as we are told many times by the organisers not to take anything, but sniffer dogs are used on luggage and on board the coach!<br />
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The way back was not cool, we didn't notice any of the signs saying the time change for coach departure so we were a little late *awkwarrrrrd* and had to sit with the most irritating human in the world. She was on her own when she left the festival but didn't go alone.<br />
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The coach stops enough times for everyone to take sychronised wee breaks and get food/drink. Switzerland is beautiful to drive through (looks like lego) but SO expensive - I'm talking £7 for a side salad. <br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: black;"><strong>Take snacks -</strong> anything dry like crisps as they won't squidge everywhere, my friends scotch egg rolled down the aisle!</span></li>
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P.S. This year... I've decided to fly! Coach is good if you can sleep and I suspect some coaches will be more fun than others. They did put on some tunes during the day n whacked on some DVDs and it was good value.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><strong><u>CAMPSITE</u></strong></span><br />
When we arrived I was almost insane with lethargy!! I put up my tent in no time (had one to myself) then helped my mates put up theirs! We chose a spot in the shade (good choice) and also near the bathrooms (but not too near that it smells!) but due to my desperation to get in my tent, I didnt notice the large rock underneath. I couldn't be bothered to move so I manned up and dealt with it!<br />
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Obviously we had to have a look around. The campsite was awesome - <strong>clean bathrooms</strong> when we arrived with showers, nice! Beach was looking tempting under the sun and had big inflatables at the ready, yeah that's right, inflatables.<br />
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There's a shop in the campsite (sells booze!), little market stalls with nice bread and fruit (huge watermelon slices - shame I don't like watermelon) and lots of burger/chips/drinks stands all over the place! Only problem with them was that most of the things on the menu weren't being served at all, and if you asked for one of the things they didn't have they looked at you like hell, it was quite funny though...<br />
There was other holiday makers there who weren't there for the festival, the occassional child lurking around which didn't seem right! I saw a man with his family go and have a dance on the sandpit by the beach DJs!!<br />
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*to be continued...*<br />
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H xHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-89062113292675619552010-11-11T14:04:00.000-08:002010-11-11T14:04:26.970-08:00It's been a whileSo, I've neglected my blog since completing uni and now I realise it is something I wish to pick up once again!<br />
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I just wanted to share a product with anyone reading, I found it today when I work ( I work in Marks & Spencers at the moment, just as a Christmas temp to get some money- being a poor graduate is horrendous you see!!).<br />
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Be back soon :)<br />
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Heidi Alexa xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-24152122330168340102010-05-04T06:44:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:44:40.334-07:00Music<h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">When considering what music I should put over my video tutorials, I did not want to settle for any song, I wanted to music to appeal to my viewers as well as enhancing the footage.</span></h1><h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">I needed to research what reactions the public have subconciously when music is used to change their behaviour or feelings. I searched the internet and came across many articles, but I found this to be the most relevant.</span></h1><h1 style="color: red;">Music Psychology & Behavior <span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">by Jennifer Copley May 08 2008</span></h1><h3 class="dynamic" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://cognitive-psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/music_psychology_consumer_behavi">link</a></h3><h3 class="dynamic">Music and Product Evaluation</h3><div style="color: blue;"><i>Unsurprisingly, people are more inclined to desire a product that has been advertised in conjunction with music they enjoy than one that has been paired with unappealing music or no music at all. Consumers are also more likely to buy products when the music used to advertise them is aligned with the product. These effects work for both individual products and entire brands.</i></div><div style="color: blue;"><i>In addition to whether or not music is the consumer’s preferred type, congruity between music and the product being advertised is also very important. The most effective music used in advertising is that composed specifically to match the product, although recall of advertising messages can also be enhanced by using popular songs, particularly when the music is played without lyrics. Those listening to the advertisement are inclined to sing along, supplying the missing lyrics either in their minds or overtly, which increases their involvement with the advertisement and the likelihood that they will remember it afterwards.</i></div><div style="color: blue;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I found this article helpful, as it was to the point and gave me the answer I desired.</span></div><div style="color: blue;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">So the music I choose has to be appropriate to my videos, for example for my 'Barbie' make up tutorial, I would not use heavy metal or classical music, but poppy songs with upbeat connotations to satisfy the target audience.</span></div><div style="color: blue;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">The interesting point in this article was using music that had missing lyrics, I would quite like my videos to have music with some lyrics, or I fear the longer videos would becoming tiresome to watch. However, I can look into remixed versions of popular songs.</span></div><div style="color: blue;"><br />
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</div>Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-51606710622236000212010-04-28T06:45:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:45:31.203-07:00Reel 'em in!A show reel for a make up artist seems to be the norm these days, instead of just a physical portfolio, they are utilising other types of media.<br />
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Videos have their qualities, where you can see the artist in action and it gives you the chance to add a little personality along the way. The music you choose, the font, the editing and the content you choose, will define you as a make up artist. It can be both a benefit and a hinderance, as the viewer may not enjoy your video.<br />
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I am going to have a go at doing my showreel representing myself as a graduate make up artist :) look out on my youtube channel for this one.<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-75766502507239036862010-04-26T17:29:00.000-07:002010-04-26T17:29:53.906-07:00RecommendationsI have had a few people ask me what my favourite products are recently. So I will tell you of a few I swear by...<br />
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<b>Mascara</b><br />
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My favourite mascara in the world is Rimmel's Max Volume Flash in Ultra Black. It is around £7 and such a good mascara! It creates huge impact with only a few strokes and lasts ages! I find it better than all the expensive ones I used to buy, as although they were good, they dried out so quickly!<br />
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I love Max Factor's Lasting Perfomace in Soft Beige for my skin tone. It feels great on my skin and covers everything, minimal concealer needed! It is a thick one so better for evenings or work days, not for chilled days out and hot days outside!<br />
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My favourite is a light pink called Saint Germain by MAC, its so matte and stays well! MAC lipsticks are my favourite of all lipsticks so far, for their staying power and strength of colour<b>.</b><br />
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</b>Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-29323424479675910612010-04-26T17:24:00.000-07:002010-04-26T17:24:00.347-07:00Kelis!A friend recently recommended I watch Kelis' new single 'Acapella's' video to check out the beautiful make up and styling. I watched, impressed at the skill that went into her make up design and unique hair styling and colouring... one thing really caught my attention though!<br />
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Kelis wears a septum ring just like mine in this video!<br />
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It shocked me at first, as you don't ever see celebrities with this piercing (not that I can think of anyway). The septum piercing is often seen as quite harsh and rebellious but I see it with different eyes. I hope this makes more people appreciate septum piercings!<br />
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xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-5977863359396539982010-04-26T17:04:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:46:32.023-07:00I think I hit the nail on the head!Whilst planning for my video tutorials, I had to think a few things through that you may not have even noticed... one was to make sure I always have nice nails in my videos. Well, I couldn't do that with my natural nails, as although I do not bite them, they refuse to grow long.<br />
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My options were to go to a nail bar and get them done up all fancy or to DIY it... I went for the latter! I had tried out a few nail kits before and never been impressed so I went for something new. I bought a box of 100 various sized nails which you could file down and paint over, easy enough, so to the counter I went.<br />
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When I got to the counter, the lady had the COOLEST pink nails! I asked "which nail varnish are you wearing" and she pointed me toward 17 where I indeed bought this colour to rush home and try immediately!<br />
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I wasn't disappointed!! So much so, that two of my housemates wanted to try it out themselves! I bought a few more shades to mix up a bit in the videos.<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofsouth">My YouTube Channel</a>Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-32120280292988321742010-04-26T16:48:00.000-07:002010-04-26T16:48:11.082-07:00UpdateSo I haven't posted any new pictures from all the photo shoots I have been working on lately, so I think a little preview would go down well!<br />
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Here are just a few:<br />
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I think every skin tone is now sorted for a shade to suit them! By the way... if you wonder what shade will suit you, here is a rough guide:<br />
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Pale Skin + Dark Hair = Go for a bright red!! <br />
Pale Skin + Fair Hair = Go for a red with blueish undertones (ask at a counter if this confuses you!)<br />
Med/Olive Skin + Dark Hair = Orangey reds and browny reds are good for you<br />
Med/Olive Skin + Fair Hair = Lighter orangey reds and medium red tones<br />
Deep Skin + Dark Hair = Go for a really deep red or even a deep purple to be daring!<br />
Deep Skin + Fair Hair = Go for something bright like fuschia and 'poppy' reds<br />
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Why do we love red lips anyway? Well there is psychology behind it (as with everything!). It relates to sexual appeal and when aroused, blood circulates to lips making them redder than usual, so red lipstick reminds men of this subconciously.<br />
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Don't let this put you off though, work your red lipstick how you want to wear it! It looks great with vintage styles or helps to perk up a simple outfit!<br />
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Watch my tutorial on applying it:<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofsouth">My YouTube Channel</a><br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-52609310391662853082010-04-25T16:38:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:48:42.599-07:00What makes eyebrows aesthetically pleasing?When doing make up on myself and on models, I always reshape the eyebrows to suit the look. The eyebrow has always interested me, the way it can completely alter your face once changed and how a few shades darker can make them frame your face so much better. This is all common knowledge I know, but it got me thinking... what is the psychology behind humans finding eyebrows attractive and unattractive. What is the perfect eyebrow? If there is such a thing!<br />
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I came across a study online whilst researching into this (http://www.springerlink.com/content/n66787471466384x/) and according to these guys, different generations find different styles of brow attractive, so they put it down to fashion through the ages. I agree but it is not the only factor involved.<br />
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I think it also depends on people's 'types'... whether they go for the natural and timid ladies who leave their eyebrows alone or if they like the power dressing, fashion conscious types with high arched brows!!<br />
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Also, some women love men to have big manly eyebrows, especially in Islam (it is forbidden for Muslims to remove eyebrow hairs) and some women like their men to turn their unibrows into... well, just eyebrows!!<br />
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So my tutorial on eyebrow shaping will come in handy for those who wish to shape the brow for a more polished and manicured look. But it is an interesting topic to think about!<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofsouth">My YouTube Channel</a>Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-21210775765229846252010-04-25T14:41:00.000-07:002010-04-25T14:41:10.022-07:00It's who you know...My friend does a journalism course at the same uni as me (Southampton Solent) and asked me a few weeks back if she could interview me for a student magazine thing she was doing. It would mention me being a make up artist but focus on student life too. Here it is, I found it quite weird that it was about me but it's a bit of a giggle...<br />
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xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-68537714776822736462010-04-25T14:18:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:49:20.704-07:00Aiming for Bullseye! But where is the target??You can't hit bullseye unless you know where the target is!<br />
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Such a valid point when I think about who I am aiming my video tutorials towards. I cannot possibly say I have suceeded in making good tutorials until I have the confirmation from my targeted audience that I have done so, as it is after all, for them!<br />
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During pre-production, during production and in post production, all I have to think about is WHO is this aimed at? What will make my audience enjoy this, and want to see more?<br />
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So who is my audience? My audience is anyone who feels they want to learn new make up and hair looks, those who are more comfortable learning new skills in private and not in the middle of a department store. My video with the most number of views so far is the video on 'make up for men' showing there is a demand, and maybe men want to learn this privately. My videos of me on a professional shoot are for those interested in the industry, who are keen to look behind the scenes and see the reality of models etc.<br />
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I just want to please anyone who wants to learn something, I am not saying I have all the answers but if I can share a little knowledge with them or an idea, then I may learn something myself.<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofsouth">My YouTube Channel</a>Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-11856955799313844622010-04-25T14:06:00.000-07:002010-04-25T14:06:58.873-07:00Emma from GleeGlee is a new obsession that has spread across from the US to the UK! People who had never heard of Journeys 'Don't Stop Believing' are now singing it on the daily! I'm not a huge fan but I do enjoy the odd episode when I feel I can deal with the full on cheesiness of it all.<br />
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Being a make-up artist I can never watch tv without having a good old look at the make up and hair on characters. I wonder 'ohhh how did they do that?!' and 'eurgh why did they do that?!' but whatever I do think, they got me thinking it!<br />
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This leads me back to Glee... The character Emma Pillsbury, aka 'the guidance counselor,' has really cool hair. Every episode, it looks immaculate... obviously to match her OCD personality. I then googled 'how to get emma...' and when i stopped typing here, google suggested some searches... and 'how to get emma pillsburys hair' was the fourth one down, so i knew other people were thinking it too!!<br />
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I plan on doing a how to on this look soon!<br />
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xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-61104898429360257742010-04-25T13:51:00.000-07:002010-04-25T13:51:16.182-07:00Aguilera's new era!I wouldn't usually blog about a singer, but Christina Aguilera's new album due for release in a couple of months has a really cool front cover. I think I may have to attempt this look for a video as it is my kind of thing, with the bright whites and the perfect lips. love it.<br />
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www.christinaaguilera.com<br />
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Luckily I have very blond hair so can practice this look on myself. If I decide to film it, I will buy some blue contact lenses for it too and seek out similar eyelashes :)<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-34557517564819012522010-04-25T13:41:00.000-07:002010-04-25T13:41:25.832-07:00Mum's do make upAll the mums across the world are abandoning the beauty counters for the baby aisles in shops. I think it is a matter of 'not enough time to do make up' 'it will just come off anyway' and 'i feel guilty spending time on myself.'<br />
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Maybe not, i'm no mother, but I have heard these statements from enough mothers to know it is a fairly widespread occurance. Over time, these mothers either pick up the make up brush and get back on the vain train or they opt for the extra 10 minutes in bed to make up for lost time. Those who choose to continue without make-up sometimes feel unworthy to make the most of their appearance. Gok has waved his magic wand over a few of these ladies but some still need convincing. I aim to produce a video tutorial for mature ladies, whether they fall into this category of a mum who lost interest in make up or just need some new tips, I aim to help!<br />
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My mum has reluctantly offered to fill the position of model, she is a wonderful mum and grandma and I think it will be good fun!<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-80649343712369048562010-04-25T08:36:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:49:49.753-07:00<div style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Concealers</span></div><br />
There has been some confusion when it comes to concealers it seems. Without guidance, concealing can go so wrong! So I will outline how to conceal to suit you and recommend products along the way!!<br />
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Firstly, if you are using concealer mainly for dark circles, then you will need a stronger product like Collection 2000 cover stick (which I sometimes use), it is thick and cheap :) But if you are blessed with perfect skin but need the odd concealing, go for a liquid concealer (Maybelline's Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Concealer).<br />
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<i>But what colour?</i><br />
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If your bags are:<br />
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<b>Purple - Use a yellow toned concealer</b><br />
<b>Blue - Orange toned</b><br />
<b>Red - Olive toned</b><br />
<b>Brown - Blue/Mauve toned</b><br />
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This may seem odd, and indeed it will look it, but these colours cancel the dark circles out.<br />
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Powder over lightly and apply a concealer matching your normal skin tone over the top and set with powder again.<br />
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For more mature eyes or thin skin under the eyes, use a light reflective concealer at this stage (YSL touche eclat or loreal touche magique)<br />
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For spots, use your normal concealer but do not overload it as if it applied too thickly, the make up will come off much easier and so not last throughout the day.<br />
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DO NOT apply light reflective concealer to spots, a common error I see happening a lot! Light reflective concealer makes the skin appear raised and so applying it to a spot... you're only making it twice as obvious!!<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofsouth">My YouTube Channel</a>Heidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-22257858470634766692010-04-25T08:17:00.000-07:002010-04-25T08:17:13.597-07:00There's more to being a make up artist, than make up!Make-up is used for several purposes, 1. to enhance one's natural beauty, 2. to create the illusion of youth, 3. to become your 'alter ego' 4. to hide scars etc. From the Ancient Egyptian times when make-up was worn by the rich and powerful to the tribes around the world, who use make-up as a signature of the tribe or to portray an achievement.<br />
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(Tribe in Papa New Guinea use make up for a ceremony) www.mountainguides.com <br />
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Whatever the reason, a lot of us humans are fans of make-up and it's many uses. My job therefore is to learn how to design and apply a new look for my client, depending on what they want, but also to understand the reason behind it. Being a good make-up artist involves being socially aware and capable of adjusting to various situations. For example, if I am working for a client who is using make-up to hide scars from a traumatic incident, I would need to be sensitive about the issue without appearing awkward. Another example would be if the client was an actor/actress for a stage production, I would need to understand and be aware of the character they are playing to really acheive the right look for them.<br />
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This links me back to my video tutorials, what is the meaning behind my making them? I am helping those who want to hide, conceal, become youthful, have fun with a new look, represent a "tribe" etc. So I need to make sure whatever I am teaching, I understand why people want to know how to do it and make sure I approach it in the right way.<br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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xxxHeidi xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07696612523845353551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2324974126526337704.post-83144454054482651892010-04-23T10:09:00.000-07:002010-05-04T06:51:07.894-07:00You Tube... My Tube!!So, I put up some of my make up and hair tutorials on you tube the other day, and have been adding them daily. Obviously, it will take a long time to get enough feedback for me to really know what the public think but so far i'm fairly happy with what I have done. I will slowly be adding more to my channel each day to keep it interesting and updated.<br />
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To seperate myself from other 'you tubers' I decided to upload videos of me doing make up and hair on professional photo shoots. It will mean people might take me more seriously and see me working on different skins and face shapes.<br />
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Take a look at my channel:<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofsouth">My YouTube Channel</a><br />
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Heidi Alexa<br />
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